Your class is on the field today but you would prefer the structure. You're so mad. You go join the class on the structure because that looks more fun. Who cares?!
UNEXPECTED! Zones for recess are in place for safety reasons. Practice being flexible- maybe there is a game you can come up with to play!
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You go outside and realize you forgot your jacket. What do you do?
Ask a teacher if you can go get it and go right back out.
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eraser
Reset score!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Your friend ALWAYS gets to pick what you do at recess. What could you do?
Ask nicely to choose what you do today. You could use a bug and a wish!
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Why do you need to wash your hands when you come in from recess?
Germs!
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You want to play basketball but your friend wants to play tag. What can you do?
Compromise! Play one today and the other tomorrow. Or play one for 15 minutes and the other for 15 minutes.
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Nobody will play with you! You keep running up to people and tapping their back and saying "you're it!" but nobody is playing? Why not?
You aren't asking people if they want to play or what they want to play. Maybe they want to play a different game.
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WOW it is hot out!! You are getting really tired and don't want to run around with your friends anymore. What can you do?
Tell them you're going to take a break
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You see someone who looks sad and is playing alone. What could you do?
Ask him/her to play with you or to join your group. This make make their day!
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You played tag and someone got you. You refuse to be it and say he cheated. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected- if you are going to play, you must play by the rules. Even if you don't want to be it, everyone has to at some point. Be a good sport!
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Discuss a time you might have to be flexible at recess.
Compromising with friends, not loving the game today, lost a game, etc.
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You got to pick the recess game on Monday and Tuesday. You pick the best games. You tell everyone you have to pick the game again today. Expected or Unexpected?
Unexpected- your classmates may want to play a different game or someone else may want the chance to choose. You picked two days in a row, give a turn!
